The Human Capital Institute and Franklin University Offer Global Talent Networking Event

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Franklin University, a Columbus-based educator known for its focus on providing educational opportunities and choices for working adults, announced today that Allan Schweyer, Executive Director of the Human Capital Institute, will speak at the third program in a series of Human Capital Innovation events for the central Ohio business community.

The networking breakfast event will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2006, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM ET, on the Franklin University Columbus campus in the Richard M. Ross Auditorium, 301 E. Rich Street.

Schweyerís presentation, The Impact of Talent on the Global Competitiveness, explores the critical role global talent and human capital plays in defining the future for ourselves, our children, our organizations, communities, and the nation.

The session will open with Schweyer illustrating that how individuals, organizations, and communities respond to the forces of demographics, globalization, education, and performance/innovation determines success or failure. Schweyer will then examine key industries and occupations in the greater Columbus economic community against these forces. He will also discuss what needs to be done by all stakeholders in organizations and the community to protect and improve quality of life through advanced human capital management.

Allan Schweyer is the Executive Director of the Human Capital Institute (HCI). Directly prior to joining HCI, Schweyer was senior researcher, analyst, and consultant with HR.com and the editor of the HR.com staffing vertical.

His extensive experience with HR technologies dates back to 1994 when he pioneered e-recruitment solutions for Human Resources Development Canada. From 1995 to 1999, Schweyer directed the award-winning National Graduate Register, Campus WorkLink, and SkillNet.ca programs with Industry Canada and the World Bank, which connected university and college career centers across Canada and later, in Latin America and Eastern Europe.

In 1999, Schweyer co-founded the On-line Recruitersí Association of Canada. In 2000 and 2001, he worked as a management consultant to Reed Business Information in Boston while attending graduate school at Harvard University.

Allan Schweyerís articles and white papers appear in dozens of popular media and industry specific publications worldwide. His first book, Talent Management Systems, was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2004.

There is no charge for the Franklin event, and it is open to the public. Interested professionals should call 866-538-1909 to register. For a list of Human Capital Leadership events at prestigious universities throughout the U.S. and Canada, please visit: